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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1956/02/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~i'ING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA California Held Tuesday February ~J~, 1956 The Council met in the Council Ch-m~ers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilw~n Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe Absent: Councilman DeGr~-* Also present: City Administrator Wade, City Attorney M. Campbell, purchaser- Analyst Ross, City Engineer Floyd, City planner Scherer, and City Finance Officer Grant Mayor Smith led the salute to the Flag APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Mansell, and una~ous~v carried, that the Minutes of the Council meetings for January 10th, 24th, and February 2nd be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. RESOLUTION No. 1811 - Approving improvement agreement- Elysia Subdivision Offered by Councilman Rader, read in fu21, passed, adopted And approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe loes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1812 - Approving offsite improvements agreement - Elysia Subdivision Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe Noes: Nona Absent ~ Councilman DeGraaf JHAF UNCIL~AN DeG~_aaf arrived at 7:10 P.M. F~ COURT Final Map It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Counc~ lm, u Mansell, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Shaffer Court Subdivision he accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of Chula Vista for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract shall be first approw~by the City Attorney as to form and legality. RESOLUTION No. 1813 - Approving tentative map of C. L. Hart & Sons Bubdlvision Offered by Councilm~u DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 540 - Approving Gibson-Dudley Annexation - second reading It was moved by Counci2~aan Rader, seconded by Councilm~u Mansell, and ca~.-led, that Ordinance No. 540 be placed on its second reading, and that the reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe, DeGraaf Noes s None Absent: None After rea~g of the title, it was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilm~u Rader, and carried, that Ordinance No. 540 he adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ~APPEAL OF GUY S. MOORE - on action of planning Commission on set back variance An appeal from the action of the Planning Commission in denying the applica- tion of Guy S. Moore for a variance from the Comprehensive Zoning and Building Line Ordinance (No. 398) to "erect a chain link fence, 6 feet high on the front yard property line., was presented to the Council along with the repor~ from the Planning Commission as required in Section 16, F of Zoning Ordinance No. 398. After due deliberation, it was moved by Council-~u DeGr-~e, seconded by Council-mu Mansell, and carried, that the action of the planning Commission in denying the variance be sustained. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1815 - Dedication of property for Street purposes (Corner of Fourth Avenue and E. Street) Offered by Counctlw~u Rader, read in f,,11, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYESs Councilmen Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe, DeGr~ Noes: None Absent: None A notice of hearing before the public Utilities Co~m~ission in the matter of the application of San Diego Transit System for authority to increase fares and adjust rates, was read to the Council. No action tsken. A letter was read from ~ayor Dail of San Diego, extending an invitation to Council-~n to attend a m~eting to discuss the transit situation in the San Diego area. Mayor Smith asked that anyone desiring to attend, contact him and he w~uld notify A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce reco~ending that steps be taken to extend Madrona Street through from Third Avenue to Fourth Avenue in order to provide better access and parking for the Recreation area. Mayor Smith referred t~e~tter ~to the Planning Commission for study and reco-~udation. ~ ' '~ letter was read from the Citizen,s League for Better Government go~g on record as favoring a full time M~yor, and requesting that the issue be placed on the b~llot for one of the elections during 1956. Mayor Smith suggested that a committee be formed about July to study, not only this proposed charter change, but others as we~l~ for placing on the November ballot. ~ A letter was read from p. Keith Hall tendering his resignation from the Harbor Co~ission. It was moved by Councilman Nansell, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried, that the resignation be accepted with regret, and that a letter he written expressing appreciation for ~is efforte, and welcoming him to serve in the future if his t~,~ permits. Mayor Smith requested Councilm~n be prepared to fill the vacant position at their next meeting. John George, 285 F~t~ Avenue appeared before the Council to complain about the~wintage of the books and the absence of County and State Co~s on Library shelves. ~or Smith referred him to the Library Board. REQUEST FOR STRE~ SHOULDERS Walter Forrest, 227 G. Street explained he had Just installed curbs, ~utters and sidew~l~ in front of his property, and was of the opinion the City should install the shoulders. The Council informed Mr. Forrest that they had set a policy ~hereby the City would Use their labor and equipment to install shoulders if the ,~ers paid for the material. It was thought this policy would be"a~-ir~ducement to propert~ owners to improve the fronts of their properties, and that the policy should be given a fair trial before changing. z/REQUEST FOR MUNICIPAL TRASH PICK-UP John Murphy, 569 parkway, asked wb~ the City could not have Municipal trash and garbage pick-up. Mayor Sm~ t~ suggested the Council study the matter and report back at a later date. RESOLUTION No. 1816 - Appointing Election Officers and consolidating pollAng places Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Counci~m-n Rader, Smith, Mansell, De,Voile, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Nons RESOLUTION No. 1817 - Approving lease of real property to Sweetwater Union School District Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe,'DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ~SE GRA~T~D FIRE AND POLICE INCREASE Councilma~ Rader, Mansell, and DeGr~* reported individually on their meeting with the City Finance Officer pertaining to the city,s ability to grant wage increases to the police and Fire Departments at this time. It was moved by Counc~lm~u Rader, seconded by CouncilmAn Mansell, and CeAse'led that the salaries for all classes of positions in the law enforcement group and Fire protection group be increased one salary range (5%), and that $4400.00 be appropriated from unappropriated surplus, General ~,~, to cove~ cost of the increase. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Counc~lm~n Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RATIFICATION OF FINANCE COMMITT~ APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF WARRANTS FOR Februar~J, 1956 It was moved by Councilm~ DeGrmaf, seconded by CoUnci~m~n Rader, and carried that Warrants Nos. 11843 through 12090 be approved for payment. The motion carried, by the following vote, to-wit.~ AYES: Councilmen Rader, smith, Mansell, DeWolfe, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Smith appointed Councilmen Mansell and DeGr~a* to serve two more yHAiRMAN hS on the Finance Commt~ttee to review warrants before payment. APPOINTED FOR INVESTIGATION CO~MITTEE Mayor Smith appointed Councilman Mausell as Chair.~n of the Investigative Committee to study the need for additional help at the ~ibrary. A~NG COMMISSION REC~TIONS ON SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER ORDINANCE A letter was read from the planning Commission reco,w~-nding changes to be made in the proposed ordinance providing for the installation of sidew~l~s, curbs, and GgU~a~erS oncurrent ~ith the erection of new buildings. After discussion it was nded that the ordinance be held over until the next meeting for further study. BID AWARDED FOR 1956 City Purchaser Ross reported that the Texaco Com~ had submitted the iow bid for gasoline on a City bid basis, but suggested the Council await action of the San Diego City Council on a cooperative purchase arrangement of San Diego County, the City of San Diego, the School District, and other surroum~g cities. The bid submitted on the cooper, ative arrangement was lower than the Texaco Company bi~, and it would save the City money to participate. It was moved by Council,~u DeGr~, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the City A~mtnistrator be authorized to enter into a contract with the low bidder in the cooperative arrangement as suggested by purchaser-Analyst Ross for purchase of gasoline for 1956. AWARDED on Two power Sewer Cleaning Machines City purchaser-Analyst Ross presented the following bids for two sewer cleaning machines: Southwest Sewer Tool Co. $3,272.50 Champion Corp. 2,891.98 It was pointed out that the Champion corp. was an Eastern firm and could not give a demonstration of the machines, and that parts and service might be hard to obtain. It was moved by Counct~m~u Mansell, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, -~ carried, that the bid be awarded to The Southwest Sewer Tool Corp. because of the accessibility of the plant to this area, and that an additional $350.00 be appropriated from unappropriated surplus, General Fund, to cover the cost. The motion carried by tbs following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilm~n Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe, DeGr-~* Noes ~ None Absent: None ~'0N A-C PLANT MIX AWARD~ purchaser-Aru~yst Ross reported that five bids had been received for the p~rchase of 6000 tons of plant mix, with the Griffith Company being iow bidder with a bid of $4.88 per ton, FOB Chula Vista, or $4.2? per ton FOB Griffith plant, on quantities of 1OO to 200 tons. It was moved by CouncJlm=-. Naneell, seconded by Councilw~n DeWolfe, and car~ that the bid be awarded to the Griffith Compa~. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit.. AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Maneell, DeWolfe, DeGr~* Noes ~ None Absent: None City Engineer Floyd reported an esttwmte Bad been received of $539.~O from the University Heating & Vent Co. for installing a ventillating system in the laboratory at the Sewage Treatment plant. The Council suggested purchasing Agent Ross esti~mtes from local vendors. ~/~NTRAL STOREROOM - plans were presented for the proposed new central storeroom in the housing project. It was pointed out that one of tbs buildings would be remodeled~ shelving from the old Library used, and no additional help needed to operate the store. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Counc~lm~ ManselI, and carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to proceed with tbs storeroom, and that $600.00 be appropriated from unappropriated surplus, General Fund, to cover tbs cost of conversion of the building. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe, DeGraaf · Nges ~ None /~sent: None ~'DRAINAGE PROB?.~ at Certs Maria ~d I. Streets In reporting on the drainage problem at Certs Maria and I. Streets, City AAm~istrator Wade was of the opinion it was a natural watei-way, and not too ~Ach could be done about it. Mr. Dalton Baker, National City Realtor, who sold the property, was of the opinion it was not a natural waterway, and could be e~tm~nated by raising 'the street two feet, and suggested the Council inspect the area to determine if the ~ ~erway is natural or ,mn made. Mayor Smith, on the advice of the City Attorney, erred the matter to the Engineering Department for a written report. 0~'~'~ OF SALE - Wales Property--Shasta Street at Fourth Avenue Tbs offer made by Mrs. Georgina Wales to sell to the City for street purposes a portion of her property at Shasta and Fourth Avenue for the extension of Shasta Street, was again discussed by the Council. Councilman DeWolfe suggested City A~mtnistrator Wade'make a counter offer to Mrs. Wales, and point out the advantages to her of having the street improved by tbs City if sbs would ~edlnate the land. The matter was bsld over until the next meeting in order to give Mr. Wade time to negotiate with Mrs. Wales. ~DEL OF PROPOSED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS TO PARKING LOT~ PRESENTED Purchaser-Analyst Ross reported he had contacted four sign companies, and had received bids from two for the erection of directional signs in the downtown area. San Diego Neon Sign bid was $885.10 for two signs, and Chula Vista Neon Sign Co. was $450.00 for two signs. Bids for installation of the signs also received from California Electric Works for $495.00 and from Ets, Hokin, & Galviu for $644.00. It was suggested that the matter be held over until the nex~o meeting, and that Mr. Ross get/some estimates on signs wb-tch could he hung across Third Avenue about 18 feet high. ~0 ADDITIONAL LABORERS AUTHORIZED FOR STREET DEPARTMENT City Engineer Floyd requested ~wo additional l~borers for the Department of public Works, Street Division, for the balance of the fiscal year. It was moved by Councilman Mansell, seconded by 0ouncilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the two additional men be authorized as requested, and that $2200.00 he appropriated from unappropriated surplus, General ~und, to cover their wages. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Nons /NNEXATION OF VISTA SANITARIUM Mayor Smith referred the matter of the annexation of Vista Sanitarium to , City of Chula Vista, to the Community Relations COmm~ttee~ to be referred to the planning Commission. CODIlrI~TION OF ORDINANCES ~/~RO~y I City Attorney M. Campbell asked and received permission to interview someone fied to codify the City Ordi~nces. SM ORDINANCE REQUESTED Mrs. Betty Walker asked if there could be an ordnance enacted to cover rowdyism in the City. Mayor Smith suggested she bring the matter up at the town meeting Friday night. Counctl.~n Mansell said the Council had promised the merchants +.be business license would he enforced, and suggested City A~m~nistrator Wade be directed to have the Chief of Police direct a man to enforce the ordinance. M~yor Smi~ appointed City Administrator Wade to investigate the matter and report back at the nsxt meeting. ADJO~ Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 11150 P.M. until Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00 PoM. City Vista, CalLfornia